Ämerica; Thrives On The Hunger And Energy Of Poor Immigrants

¨Americans—particularly the American government—have not really understood the rise of the rest. This is one of the most thrilling stories in history. Billions of people are escaping from abject poverty. The world will be enriched and ennobled as they become consumers, producers, inventors, thinkers, dreamers, and doers. This is all happening because of American ideas and actions. For 60 years, the United States has pushed countries to open their markets, free up their politics, and embrace trade and technology. American diplomats, businessmen, and intellectuals have urged people in distant lands to be unafraid of change, to join the advanced world, to learn the secrets of our success. Yet just as they are beginning to do so, we are losing faith in such ideas. We have become suspicious of trade, openness, immigration, and investment because now it's not Americans going abroad but foreigners coming to America. Just as the world is opening up, we are closing down.¨

Great article... http://www.newsweek.com/id/135380/page/1

The downpour ¨ël aguasero¨ in Medellin continues.... it hailed a bit today. The water coming down them hills last night was incredible, washing large rocks and debri into the streets. In Medellin, when it rains, it pours.

By Medellin Traveler on May 4, 2008, 15:55 in Off Topic.